MSPs in vote on FGM Bill

MSPs have voted unanimously to move a Bill on female genital mutilation (FGM) to the committee stage.

The Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill was debated in the chamber yesterday.

If passed, the Bill will allow for the imposition of protection orders against women and girls who have been victims or are at risk of FGM.

The Bill will now be debated by the Equalities and Human Rights Committee.

OX and Finch has come out on top again in this week’s Glasgow Times Power Rankings.

The West End restaurant has been given the highest accolade for the second time since the rankings began in early December, initially entering the list at an impressive number two.

Jonathan MacDonald, owner of Ox and Finch, said: “We are delighted to top the power rankings for a second consecutive week.

“It is a testament to the hard work and dedication day in, day out of the entire team at Ox and Finch and a reflection of their passion to deliver up great dining experiences to our guests.”

Ox and Finch opened on Sauchiehall Street in 2014 and has been a hit ever since, with the owners expanding their portfolio in the new year with the launch of Ka Pao.

The new Vinicombe Street restaurant will open in January in the historic Botanic Gardens, serving up a menu inspired by South East Asia to 120 customers in the iconic venue.

Jonathan said: “With the opening of our second restaurant on the horizon, it is very encouraging to know that - in our sixth year - Ox and Finch is still so well received and people continue to enjoy what we do.”